Woman recovering after Whitby crash that leaves one dead

Oshawa This Week

WHITBY -- A woman is recovering in hospital after a Valentine's Day crash that left a man dead.

A Honda being driven eastbound on Myrtle Road by a 52-year-old Markham man veered across the centre line near Heron Road shortly before 11:30 p.m., striking an oncoming Lumina driven by a Scugog man, Durham police said.

The Markham man died at hospital in Oshawa. The passenger in the Honda, a 40-year-old woman, was rushed to local hospital before being transferred by ambulance to a Toronto trauma unit.

The woman remains in hospital but is expected to recover from serious injuries, police said. She also remains unidentified and next of kin had not yet been notified as of Feb. 19. Police were unable to explain the cause of the lack of identification.

The driver of the Lumina wasn't hurt.

The roadway was closed for several hours as police investigated. Road conditions were "less than favourable" at the time of the crash, police said.

Anyone with information on the crash or the passenger's identity is asked to call 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5267. Anonymous tips can also be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca.